The Construction Education Foundation of Alabama is hosting a meeting about its Career Training Opportunity Program for the construction industry on July 29, 2014, at the Pelham Public Library. (File photo)

PELHAM, Alabama – Anyone interested in developing a career in construction or a related trade can come to the Pelham Public Library on July 29 to learn about a free program.

The library is hosting a meeting by the Construction Education Foundation of Alabama about its Career Training Opportunity Program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on July 29.

The program will provide information about using the free training opportunity to develop a career in commercial construction. The Construction Education Foundation of Alabama offers free training opportunities in electrical, plumbing, masonry, welding, HVAC and other trades.

The training program allows participants to work during the day and attend sessions two nights a week. After six months, participants can receive assistance with job placement in an apprentice program.

There is also financial assistance available to qualified students.

Call the library at 620-6418 for more information and to reserve a seat at the July 29 meeting. The program is part of the Smart Investing@Your Library opportunities offered at the library.